The years that followed World War I found the world fascinated by the new. It was an era marked by creativity, innovation, and excitement, fueled by new freedoms and a rush to embrace the modern.

How the 1920s shaped and defined that modernity—and the decade’s lasting legacy—provides the focus of a series of Smithsonian Associates programs that extend from spring through fall 2017. Join us as we interview Smithsonian Associates Director, Fredie Adelman, for an exhilarating look at a decade that dared.